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Deering  New  Ideal  Grain  Binder 

A  Survivor  of  the  Early  Self-Binder 
Days:  The  Deering  is  one  of  the  few  binders 
which  has  survived  from  the  pioneer  self- 
binder  days.  It  has  come  through  the  test  of 
the  years,  good  seasons  and  bad,  with  honor, 
and  is  today  known  wherever  grain  is  grown 
as  one  of  the  premier  grain  binders  on  the 
market  in  regard  to  excellence  of  construc- 
tion, durability,  and  quality  of  work  in  the 
harvest  field  irrespective  of  conditions. 

Several  Outstanding  Reasons  Why: 
The  first  binder  to  be  equipped  with  ball  and 
roller  bearings  was  the  Deering — a  quarter  of 
a  century  ago.  This  will  explain  why  the 
reputation  of  the  Deering  binder  for  light 
draft  and  smoothness  of  operation  has  been 
consistent  and  increased  with  the  years. 
Its  great  range  of  reel  adjustment,  for- 
ward, backward,  up  and  down,  is  another  secret  of  its  wide  popularity.     The  facilities  for 

picking  up  down  and  tangled  grain  have  been  developed  to  a  fine  point  on  the  Deering  —  a 

feature  best  appreciated  by  those  who  have  been  saved  from  loss  by  this  efficient  machine. 
To  the  famous  Deering  knotter — used  without  change  for 

over  a  quarter  of  a  century — a  large  measure  of  the  continuous 

success  of  the  Deering  binder  can  be  credited.       If  the   twine 

tension  is  kept  right  the  Deering  knotter  will  rarely  slip.     A 

dependable  knotter  prevents  loss  of  time  during  harvest. 

Main  Frame  is  Practically  One  Piece:   The  main  frame 

is  made  of  steel  bars  hot-riveted  together,  which  makes  prac- 
tically a  one-piece  frame.     The  cutting,  elevating  and  binding 

mechanisms   are   therefore   always  held  in  proper  alignment. 

The  main  frame  is  reinforced  by  a  steel,  hot-riveted  K-bar  brace. 
Platform  is  Durable:  The  binder  platform  is  durable,  and 

all  parts  rigidly  joined.     There  are  no  bolts  or  nuts  to  work 

loose.     Strains  cannot  twist  it  out  of  shape,  and  the  cutter  bar 

is  therefore  held  in  proper  alignment. 

Main  Wheel  is  Strong  :    The  steel  main  wheel  has  steel 

spokes  riveted  to  the  malleable  hub  and  through  the  steel  angle 

lugs  on  the  rim.      The  rim  is  flanged  inwardly,  which  keeps 

sand  and  trash  away  from  the  driving  chain.     A  groove  in  the 

center  of  the  tire  prevents  twisting  strains.  On  the  grain  wheel 

a  chain  is  provided  so  that  the  platform  can  be  quickly  raised 

or  lowered  on  the  grain  wheel  axle. 


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The  Reel  has  a  Wide  Range  of  Adjustment:  The  Deer- 

ing  binder  reel  has  a  wide  range  of  adjustment  up  or  down,  for- 
ward or  back,  or  in  a  direct  line.  No  matter  in  what  position  the 
reel  may  be  placed  by  the  action  of  the  spring,  a  perfect  balance 
is  assured  at  all  times. 

Reel  can  be  Adapted  to  Many  Different  Conditions: 

By  means  of  two  levers  the  New  Ideal  reel  can  be  put  down 
quickly  to  push  very  short  grain  and  green  undergrowth  from  the 
guards  to  the  platform  canvas.  This  saves  the  operator  many 
unnecessary  steps  and  the  trouble  of  cleaning  trash  from  the 
guards.  If  long,  tangled  grain  catches  on  the  outside  divider,  the 
operator  can  shift  the  reel  quickly  and  pull  the  grain  to  the  plat- 
form canvas.  All  these  adjustments  can  be  quickly  and  easily 
made  by  the  operator. 

The  Square 
Driving  Shaft 
is  Operated 
by  a  Single 
Gear:  The  reel 
is  equipped  with 
a  square  driving 
shaft  driven  by  a 
single  gear  at  the 
base.  Running 
parallel  to  the 
driving  shaft  is  a 
straight  1 '  --inch 
tube  which  forms 
a  support  of  the 
casting  that  sup- 
ports the  reel- 
driving  shaft. 


Reel  drive  and  supporting 
brace 


The  reel  can  be  lowered  close  to  tlie  knife 


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raised  for  tall  grain.     The  yard  stick  shows  almost 
25  inches 


Adjustable  Reel  Brace  Holds  Reel 
Level  with  the  Knife :  The  heavy  brace 
rod  attached  to  the  upper  end  of  the  tube  is 
still  another  reinforcement.  This  rod  can  be 
adjusted  at  the  top  to  hold  the  reel  in  a  hor- 
izontal position  and  prevent  it  from  sagging. 
By  means  of  this  supporting  brace  the  reel 
can  always  be  held  parallel  to  the  cutter-bar. 

Rollers  on  Reel  Standard  Allow 
Quick  Adjustments:  The  reel  standard 
is  equipped  with  rollers,  which  insure  a  free 
up-and-down  movement  of  the  reel,  thus 
making  it  exceedingly  easy  to  adjust.  These 
rollers  do  away  with  unnecessary  wear  and 
save  the  strength  of  the  driver.  In  connec- 
tion with  this  feature,  there  is  a  spring  which 
counterbalances  the  weight  of  the  reel  and 
adds  to  its  ease  of  adjustment. 


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An  Extra  Long  Upper  Elevator:    The 

upper  elevator  is  made  extra  long  to  bring 
grain  to  the  binding  deck.  An  extra  roller  at 
the  top  of  the  binding  deck  also  makes  easier 
the  flow  of  grain  to  the  binding  mechanism. 
The  elevating  capacity  is  increased  by  driving 
the  upper  canvas  from  the  upper  roller  instead 
of  the  lower  roller.  This  method  of  driving 
tightens  the  canvas  next  to  the  grain  and  in- 
sures a  positive  elevation. 

Elevators  Easily  Handle  Heavy  Grain: 
Elevators  are  open  and  have  ample  clearance 
to  handle  the  heaviest  grain  and  deliver  it  in 
good  shape  to  the  binding  attachment. 

Speed  of  Elevator  Canvases:  The 
upper  and  lower  elevator  canvases  are  speed- 
ed exactly  alike,  thus  grain  is  delivered  uni- 
formly to  the  binding  attachment. 

How  Elevators  are  Kept  in  Align- 
ment: The  elevators  can  be  aligned  and 
made  to  run  true  by  means  of  two  braces 
which  are  attached  to  the  front  and  back  of 
the  elevator  and  main  hanger. 

Elevator  Canvas  Adjusting  Device: 
On  the  lower  roller  for  the  upper  elevator  can- 
vas there  is  a  very  simple  device  which  has 
proved  of  great  practical  value.  This  device 
is  used  to  tighten  the  canvas  when  the  binder 
is  to  be  used  and  to  slacken  the  canvas  when 
the  machine  is  idle. 


Showing  rollers  on  reel  standard 


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breastplate,  preventing  clogging  at  this  point 


binding  attachment 


The  Shape  of  the  Breastplate  an  Advantage :    On  the 

Bearing  New  Ideal  binder  there  is  abundant  room  to  prevent 
choking  at  the  top  of  the  elevator.  The  shape  of  the  breast- 
plate and  needle  is  such  that  the  straw  is  forced  away  from  the 
breastplate.  This  prevents  the  straw  from  being  pulled  on  to 
the  bill  hook  or  wedged  between  the  needle  and  breastplate 
when  cutting  in  damp  grain.  When  cutting  long  and  tangled 
grain,  the  volume  of  straw  is  much  greater  than  that  of  stand- 
ing  grain;  consequently  it  is  absolutely  necessary  to  have  abun- 
dant room  to  overcome  choking  in  the  throat  of  the  binder. 

Butt  Adjuster  DeUvers  Grain  to  Knotter  Uniformly : 
The  butt  adjuster  on  the  Deering  binder  works  in  unison  with 
the  packers  so  that  the  grain  is  delivered  to  the  knotter  uni- 
formly.   This  adjustment  has  an  extension  which  assists  in  the 
making  of  squarely  butted  sheaves. 
The  Binding  Attachment  Range  of  Shift  is  Ample  for  any  Length  of  Straw: 
The  range  of  shift  on  the  binding  attachment  is  so  great  that  any  length  of  grain  can  be 
bound  around  the  middle.     By  making  proper  adjustments,  a  perfect  sheaf  can  be  made, 
irrespective  of  whether  the  grain  is  long  or  short. 

Compressor  Trip  Prevents  the  Making  of  "Baby"  Bundles :  The  compressor  trip 
operates  so  that  uniform  bundles  are  always  made  regardless  of  adjustment  for  large  or  small 
bundles.  The  compressor  moves  a  short  distance  beyond  the  locking  point,  and  when  the 
compressor  trip  has  reached  this  point,  it  drops  home,  making  a  positive  lock,  so  that  it  is 
absolutely  impossible  to  trip  before  the  required  amount  of  weight  is  placed  against  it,  '^^"'" 
action  prevents  the  making  of  "baby"  bundles. 

The  Deering  Knotter 
Century  Without  Change : 


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has   been  Used  Over  a  Quarter  of  a 

A  serviceable  knotter— one  that  will  do  the 
same  satisfactory  work  every  day  at 
busy  harvest  time — is  the  want  of  ev- 
ery farmer  who  has  had  trouble  with 
mechanically  wrong  knotters  in  the 
past.  The  ideal  knotter— the  Deering 
was  evolved  over  a  quarter  of  a  cen- 
tury ago.  Every  farmer  who  has  ever 
used  a  Deering  binder  knows  that  the 
Deering  knotter  is  the  most  perfect 
knotter  for  its  purpose  today. 


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The  Packer  Shaft  is  of  Steel :    A 

strong-  feature  on  the  Deering  New  Ideal 
binding  attachment  is  a  steel  packer  shaft. 
It  is  practically  unbreakable.  No  other 
material  from  which  a  packer  shaft  can  be 
made  serves  the  purpose  as  well  as  steel. 
Packers  have  a  great  deal  of  work  to  do, 
and  are  constantly  undergoing  heavy 
strains.  They  are  subject  to  sudden  jars, 
and  steel  is  the  only  material  which  will 
successfully  withstand  the  strain. 

Seventh  Roller  is  Important :    The 

seventh  roller  passes  the  grain  from  the 
elevator  to  the  packers,  and  prevents  straw 
from  dropping  down  on  the  main  wheel. 

All    Levers    Within    Easy    Reach : 

Levers  on  the  Deering  binder  are  conven- 
iently located,  permitting  quick  adjustments 
to  be  made  with  a  minimum  of  effort.  The 
binder  shifter  lever  is  placed  close  to  the 
driver  which  gives  the  advantage  of  great 
leverage. 

Inside  and  Outside  Dividers  can  be 
Folded  Back:  An  advantage  of  the  in- 
side and  outside  dividers  is  that  they  can  be 
folded  back  out  of  the  way  when  storing 
the  binder  in  the  barn  or  during  transport 
through  narrow  gates  or  barns.  This  pre- 
vents catching  on  obstructions  and  result- 
ing breakages. 

The  Platform  Canvas  Tightener 
Saves  Canvas:  As  shown  in  the  illustra- 
tion below  there  is  a  handy  device  on  the 
platform  to  tighten  or  slacken  the  canvas. 
This  device  prevents  straining  of  the  can- 
vas, and  adds  to  its  life.  The  plat- 
form canvas  tightener  does  not  need 
springs  so  commonly  used  in  the  outer 
end.  Springs  in  this  place  stretch  the 
canvas  unnecessarily,  and  make  it 
wear  out  quickly,  while  at  the  same 
time  increasing  the  draft. 


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Device  to  tighten  the  platform  canvas 


Convenient  levers  within  easy  reach 


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Ball  bearing  on  end  of  crank  shaft 


Note  ball  and  roller  bearings  on  main  axle 


Ball  and  roller  bearings  used  on  Deerinfi  New 
Ideal  binders 


Ball  and  Roller  Bearings  Used  Continu- 
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Quarter  of  a  Century  :  To  special  quality  steel 
ball  and  roller  bearings  producing  a  smooth,  roll- 
ing, almost  frictionless  contact  is  due,  to  a  large 
extent,  the  reputation  of  the  Deering  binder  for 
light  draft.  A  pioneer  in  their  use,  the  Deering 
has  always  been  a  leader  and  is  frequently  termed 
"the  lightest  draft  binder  on  the  market." 

The  point  of  greatest  friction  on  a  binder  is  the 
main  axle.  On  the  Deering  the  axle  is  surrounded 
by  two  cages  of  large  roller  bearings,  which  fill 
snugly  all  the  space  between  the  journal  and  the 
journal  box.  At  each  end  of  the  shaft,  ball  bear- 
ings instead  of  washers  are  used,  which  eliminates 
end  friction  when  cutting  on  hillsides  and  rough 
ground. 

The  gear  shaft  also  works  on  roller  bearings  at 
both  points  of  contact  with  the  frame.  This  re- 
duces the  draft  considerably  because  the  main  shaft 
revolves  so  much  more  rapidly  than  the  main  axle. 
At  the  end  of  the  gear  shaft  is  a  ball  bearing  which 
takes  up  end  thrust. 

The  elevator  rollers  also  have  self-aligning  roller 
bearings  which  insure  smooth  running  elevators. 


Elevator  bearings  partly  exposed  to  show  rollers 


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Transport  wheels 


Transport   Wheels   with  Stub  Axles: 

Mounted  on  this  transport  the  binder  may  be 
safely  carried  through  narrow  lanes,  over  narrow 
bridges,  through  gates  and  over  rough  roads  and 
fields.     The  binder  can  be  mounted  by  one  man. 


The  Tongue  Truck  Insures  Stead- 
iness :  A  tongue  truck  is  furnished  regu- 
larly with  the  Deering  New  Ideal  8-foot 
binder,  but  is  special  with  other  sizes.  It 
causes  the  machine  to  run  steadily  and 
without  jerking  or  jarring.  It  lengthens 
the  life  of  the  binder,  relieves  the  team  of 
neck  weight,  reduces  side  draft  and  pre- 
vents thrashing  of  the  tongue. 

Steel  Support  for  Outer  End  of  Reel  on  7  and 
8-Foot  Binder:  The  7  and  8-foot  binders  are  equipped 
with  outside  steel  reel  supports  which  keep  the  reel  from 
sagging  or  twisting  when  cutting  on  uneven  ground.  The 
outer  ends  of  the  reel  slats  are  also  prevented  from  whip- 
ping down  and  striking  the  guards.  The  slats  are  kept 
parallel  to  the  guards  at  all  times  insuring  even  delivery 
of  grain  to  the  platform. 


Deering  tongue  truck  arranged  for 
four  horses 


Deering  8-foot  binder  in  heavy  down  and  tangled  grain 

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DEEKING 


Deering  Header  and  Header-Binder 


STANDING  GRAIN 


Making  a  turn  with  a  header-binder 


One  of  the  great  problems  which  annually 
confront  our  large  Western  grain  growers  is  how  to 
harvest  their  grain  in  the  quickest  way  at  the  least 
expense  for  help  and  machines.  Those  who  know 
the  merits  of  Deering  headers  and  header-binders 
have  found  this  problem  simplified.  Where  for- 
merly a  large  number  of  binders  were  at  work, 
Deering  headers  and  header-binders  cutting  10,  12, 
and  14  feet  will  be  found,  each  machine  requiring 
only  one  man  and  proportionately  no  more  horses 
than  the  regular  side-cut  binder. 

These  machines  have  practically  an  all-steel 
construction.  They  are  durable,  and  have  a  very 
light  draft,  due  to  the  generous  equipment  of  steel 
ball  and  roller  bearings.  These  machines  will  cut 
a  full  swath  on  a  steep  hillside  without  danger  of 
upsetting. 


Deering  header-binder  — 10  and  12-foot  cut.     Can  be  converted  into  a  header. 
A  machine  of  this  kind  cuts  35  to  40  acres  per  day 

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A  Deering  header  in  the  field 


The  scarcity  of  help  during  the  harvest 
season  has  had  much  to  do  with  popularizing 
Deering  headers  and  header-binders,  as  fewer 
harvest  hands  are  required,  due  to  the  great 
capacity  of  the  machines. 

By  removing  the  binder  attachment,  at- 
taching an  elevator  with  the  necessary  parts, 
the  header-binder  can  be  used  as  a  header. 

Common  Features:  Strong,  high- 
carbon  steel  axle,  reinforced  by  truss  rods. 

54-inch  main  wheel  with  9-inch  face, 
heavily  lugged,  on  the  header. 

54-inch  main  wheel  with  11-inch  face, 
heavily  lugged,  on  the  header-binder. 

Equipped  with  ball  and  roller  bearings. 

Hand  wheels  and  screws  for  leveling 
platform. 

Adjustable  reel  spider^ six  or  eight  reel 
fans. 

Pitman  driven  by  elevator  roller:  direct 
positive  drive;  no  gears;  no  crank  shaft. 

Guards  have  tempered  steel  ledger  plates. 

Steel  canvas  guide. 

Angle  iron  brace  to  hold  elevator  rigid  in 
any  position. 

Elevator  canvases  come  close  to  the 
elevator  sides  to  prevent  accumulation  of  trash. 


Main  wheel  and  main  gear  on  header-binder 


The  Deering  header-binder  is  a  big  time  saver 

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Deering  Binder  Twine 


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What  has  been  your  experience  with  twines  in 
the  past  ?  Good  twine  is  a  prime  necessity  at  harvest  time, 
and  the  vital  need  of  a  careful  selection  of  this  commodity  to 
provide  against  loss  in  the  field  cannot  be  too  strongly 
emphasized.  Poor  twine  means  many  breakages  and  con- 
sequently loss  of  valuable  time  during  the  busiest  season  of 
the  year.  It  frequently  means  the  loss  of  many  bushels  of 
grain.  Another  thing — poor  twine  is  not  the  best  remedy 
for  an  uncertain  temper. 

Rigid  System  of  Inspection:  The  system  of  in- 
spection which  is  maintained  throughout  the  entire  process 
of  buying  fibre  and  manufacturing  the  finished  product  is  a 
great  factor  having  much  to  do  with  the  quality  of  Deering 
twines.  From  the  time  the  bales  of  raw  material  are  broken 
open  until  the  balls  are  wound,  sacked,  and  stored  away  in 
the  warehouse  ready  for  shipment,  a  most  rigid  system  of 
inspection  is  maintained. 

Fibre  Carefully  Selected:  When  the  bales  of  raw  material  are  opened,  the  fibre  is 
carefully  selected  and  that  which  is  not  good  is  thrown  out.  Throughout  the  process  of 
preparation  any  inferior  material  that  escapes  first  inspection  is  promptly  discarded.  The 
spinning  is  very  carefully  watched. 

Balling  is  Carefully  Watched:  Balling  is  done  under  very  close  surveillance  and 
anything  indicating  inferior  quality  is  eliminated. 

Result  Cannot  be  Surpassed :  The  farmer  who  uses  Deering  twine  at  harvest  time 
is  certain  of  having  the  very  best  possible  twine  for  his  needs— twine  that  is  dependable, 
reliable,  smooth,  and  even,  each  ball  solidly  wrapped  and  standing  up  in  the  can  until  the  last 
strand  is  used.     Everything  considered,  Deering  twine  cannot  be  surpassed  for  its  purpose. 


Deering  twine  once  used  will  always 
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fibres  and  lengths  : 

Sisal       . 

500  feet 

Standard  Sisal 

500  feet 

Extra  Manila 

550  feet 

Manila 

600  feet 

Pure  Manila 

650  feet 

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Twine  BalUns  Machines  in  Operation 

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Deering  New  Ideal 
Reaper 

The  Deering  New  Ideal  reaper  very  con- 
veniently meets  the  requirements  of  such 
farmers  as  prefer  to  harvest  small  grain  with 
a  reaper  instead  of  a  binder,  leaving  the  gavels 
on  the  ground  until  the  grain  is  thoroughly 
cured  and  dried.  It  is  equally  well  adapted 
for  wheat,  oats,  flax,  clover,  buckwheat,  rye, 
barley,  and  other  small  grains. 

The  heavy  frame  on  the  reaper  permits  a 
great  deal  of  hard  work  to  be  done  by  the 
machine  without  wrenching  it  or  putting  it 
out  of  ordei-.  At  the  same  time  the  draft  is 
very  light. 

The  Gears  are  Well  Protected:    The 

gears  are  guarded  and  well  protected  by  a 
sheet  steel  shield,  which  prevents  straw, 
trash,  and  wheat  from  coming  in  contact  with 
and  clogging  them.  Breakage  is  also  pre- 
vented by  this  device. 


Folded   for  transportation  or  storing 


Deering  New  Ideal  gear-drive 
reaper— 5  and  5^2-foot  cut 


Rakes  Easily  Controlled:  The  rakes 
can  be  set  to  act  automatically,  so  that  they 
reel  or  sweep  the  platform  as  desired. 

Reaper  Easily  Folded  and  Stored :    It 

is  an  easy  matter  for  one  man  to  fold  the  reaper 

for  storage  or  transportation.    The  platform  is 

raised  to  a  vertical  position  where  it  is  securely 

held  by  a  brace.     The  grain  wheel  is  then 

removed  from  the  outer  platform  and 

attached  to  the  main  frame;  the  entire 

operation  being  attended  to  in  a  few 

seconds  and  without  removing  a  single 

bolt  from  the  machine. 


DEERING 


Deering  New  Ideal  Mowers 


The  Deering  mower  has  long  been  known  as  a  thoroughly 
dependable  mower,    in   fact  —  it  is  one  of   the   best    mowers 
made.     The  one  piece  main  frame,  covered  gears,  and  easily 
removed  tongue,   the  flexible  movement  of  the  cutter  bar  in 
rough  cutting,  the  continuous  drag  bar  construction, 
and  the  equipment  of  special  quality  steel  ball  and 
roller  bearings  are  only  a  few  of  the  features  which 
have  made  the  Deering  a  leader  in  the  hay  field.     A 
close  inspection  of  the  Deering  mower  in  all  its  de- 
tails will  reveal  many  features  of  more  than  common 
merit  and  interest.    Deering  mowers  are  durable  and 
with   proper  care   will   last   through    many    haying 
seasons. 

All  Holes  on  Main  Frame  are  Drilled  at  the 
Same  Time:     The  frame  is   of   light  construction, 
but  strong  enough  to  permit  the  mower  to  do  only  the 
best  work.     The  frame  is  cast  in  one  piece,  and  as  all 
holes  are  drilled  at  the  same  time,  the  bearings  are 
held  square  to  their  work  and  in  perfect  alignment  at 
all  times. 
The  wheels  are  strong,  high,  wide,  and  well  lugged. 
Side  draft  has  been  overcome  by  putting  the  wheels  just  far  enough  apart  to  carry  the  length 
of  the  cutter-bar. 


Note  compact  construction  of  internal  and 
bevel  gears 

Strong,  Well-Lugged  Wheels: 


Protected  Gears  Mesh  Closely: 

The  gears  are  strong,  and  mesh  closely, 
thus  there  is  no  lost  motion.  They  run 
true,  due  to  their  perfect  alignment,  and 
wear  on  the  teeth  is  thereby  reduced. 
The  internal  and  bevel 
gears  are  protected  from 
dirt  and  grit. 


A    Light,   Durable   Pitman:     The 

straight  grained   hickory    pitman   is 
equipped  with  forged  steel  half-jaws  at 
both  ends.     These  jaws  are  case  hard- 
ened on  the  wearing    surfaces,    which 
makes  them  extremely  durable.     They 
are  exceptionally  long,  with  wide  bear- 
ing surfaces.     The 
knife  heads  are  of 
drop-forged    steel 
and   are  also  case- 
hardened. 


Deering  New  Ideal  mower 
4^2  and  5-foot  cut 


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The  ledger   plate   has 
serrated  cutting  edges 


Note   that  the  ledger 

plate  extends  back 

of  the  finger  bar 


A  Wide  Hinge  Coupling 
Gives  Steadiness  to  the  Cut- 
ter-Bar: A  wide  hinge  cou- 
pling and  cutter-bar  connection  on 
a  mower  give  steadiness  to  the 
cutter-bar,  and  the  cutter-bar  on 
the  Deering  mower  has  unusual 
stability  on  this  account.  It  is 
held  in  position  by  two  heavy, 
removable  steel  pins  at  the  front 
and  rear  of  the  cou])ling.  The 
big  leverage  acquired  by  means 
of  the  wide  connection  serves  to 
hold  the  cutter-bar  in  line  with 
the  pitman  at  all  times. 

The  Cutter-Bar  Has  a  Flex- 
ible   Movement    in    Rough 

Cutting :    The  Deering   mower 

cuts  the  grass  as  satisfactorily  on 

irregular  as  on  level  ground,  due 

to  the  very  flexible  movement  of 

the   cutter-bar.      An   adjustable 

spring  permits  the  right  amount 
of  pressure,  so  that  the  cutter-bar  will 
float  over  the  ground  with  just  enough 
weight  to  keep  it  cutting  close  with- 
out clogging  the  inner  shoe.  The 
cutter-bar  is  equipped  with  wearing 
plates,  which  insure  extreme  dura- 
bility. All  knife  sections  are  of  high 
grade  steel.  One  of  the  strong  points 
in  favor  of  the  Deering  mower  is  that 
the  ledger  plate  extends  the  full 
length  of  the  cutting  surface  of  the 
guard,  giving  the  advantage  of  a  com- 
plete shear  cut  whether  the  knife  sec- 
tion is  old  and  worn  or  new.  The 
Deering  mower,  therefore,  operates 
satisfactorily  in  all  conditions  where 
the  grass  has  a  tendency  to  clog  be- 
tween the  knife  section  and  the  rear  end  of  the  ledger  plate.  The  rivet  and 
lug  in  the  center  are  in  the  right  position  to  allow  the  ledger  plate  to  suc- 
cessfully resist  the  severest  strains  during  operation. 


A  wide  hinge  coupling  is  a  great  advantage  as 
it  gives  this  cutter-bar  great  steadiness.  The 
cutter-bar  is  connected  to  the  hinge  coupling 
by  means  of  two  heavy  removable  steel  pins 


Section  of  New  Ideal  mcv/er  cutter-bar 
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The  crank  shaft  is  parallel  to  the  ground 

Inner  Wheel  is  Held  on  the  Ground 
by  a  Continuous  Dragbar  Construc- 
tion :  The  dragbar  is  made  of  high  carbon 
steel  and  has  a  continuous  bar  construction. 
It  screws  into  the  dragbar  socket  and  passes 
through  the  swivel  hinge,  doubles  back,  and 
is  joined  to  the  main  frame  underneath  the 
main  axle  near  the  bevel  gears.  A  more 
rigid  brace  and  support  cannot  be  devised. 
The  great  advantage  of  this  construction  is 
that  no  matter  what  conditions  are  en- 
countered in  the  field,  the  inner  wheel  will 
always  be  on  the  ground. 


A  Crank  Shaft  Parallel  to  the  Ground 
Permits  a  More  Direct  Pitman  Drive: 

The  crank  shaft  on  the  Deering  mower  is 
parallel  to  the  ground,  which  insures  that  the 
knife  will  be  driven  with  the  least  wear  on  the 
wrist  pin  and  knife  head,  and  also  that  the 
drive  will  be  more  direct.  This  gives  the 
advantage  of  more  power  and  the  least  possible 
friction.  The  pitman  travels  in  a  direct  line 
without  cramping  or  binding,  no  matter  in 
what  position  the  cutter-bar  may  be  tilted. 


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Tongue  can  be  taken  out  by  removing  three  bolts  and 
without  diiturbing  the  lifting  lever  mechanism 


The  manner  of  joining    the   dragbar  to  the  main    frame   insures 

that  the  inner  wheel  will  stay  on  the  ground  at  all  times 

thus  securing  good  traction  in  tough  cutting 


The  End  of  the  Tongue  is  Protected 
and  Its  Removal  Easy:      The  manner  of 
attaching  and   removing  the  tongue  on  the 
Deering  mower  is  simplicity  itself.      The  end 
of  the  tongue  fits  firmly  into  a  socket  under 
the  main  frame,  which  is  cast  in  one  piece  with 
the  frame.     The  end  of  the  tongue  is  there- 
fore   covered   at  the  top   and    sides  which 
prevents  moisture  from  coming  in  contact  with 
and  rotting  the  end.       The  rotting  end  of  a 
tongue  always  has   more  or   less   play   and 
quickly  wears  out.     The  tongue  can  be  taken 
out  without  interfering  in  the  least  with 
the  lifting  lever  parts,   and   by   simply 
removing  the  three  bolts  shown  in  the 
illustration.      By  removing  the  tongue, 
the  mower  can  also  be  stored  in  a  small 
space  in  the  shed. 


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Note  that  the  draft  rod  is  parallel  to  the  tongue 


Lifting    Lever   Compensating   Spring 
and  Draft  Rod  are   Valuable   Features: 

The  flexible  movement  of  the  cutter- bar  on 
the  Deering  New  Ideal  mower  permits  the 
cutting  of  an  even  stubble  when  working  on 
hillsides  or  knolls.  This  is  due  to  the  lifting- 
lever  compensating  spring  and  draft  rod.  The 
spring  carries  the  weight  of  the  cutter-bar 
with  just  enough  of  its  weight  on  the  ground 
to  keep  it  working  free  and  easy.  The  draft 
rod  is  parallel  to  the  tongue,  and  consequently 
does  not  interfere  with  the  up  and  down  mo- 
tion of  the  cutter-bar  whether  the  mower  is 
working  up  hill  or  down. 

Fine  Adjustments  Can  Be  Made  w^ith  Tilting  Lever:  The  tilting  lever  quadrant  has 
fine  notches  to  permit  the  cutter-bar  being  tilted  to  a  variety  of  cutting  angles,  allowing  the 
operator  to  tilt  his  cutter-bar  to  leave  either  short  or  high  stubble.  In  fact,  the  Deering  will 
cut  at  more  different  heights  of  stubble  than  the  average  mowei-.     These  adjustments  make 

it  easier  to  mow  peas  and  vines, 
also  to  raise  the  cutter-bar  from 
the  ground  and  tilt  it  so  that  the 
guards  will  work  close,  thereby 
preventing  dirt  from  accumulat- 
ing between  the  guards  and  the 
knife.  The  rod  which  connects 
the  lever  to  the  hinge  coupling 
can  be  made  longer  or  shorter,  so 
that  the  right  height  or  range  of 
tilt  can  be  made  if  the  proper 
range  of  tilt  to  cut  the  right 
height  of  stubble  cannot  be  made 
by  the  regular  quadrant  adjust- 
ments. 


Showing  tilting  lever,  quadrant  and  connections 

The  Foot  Lift  Gives  the  Operator  Great  Leverage: 

The  foot  lift  on  the  Deering  New  Ideal  mower  is  so  arranged 
that  the  operator  secures  great  leverage  without  applying 
practically  any  power.  The  driver  simply  presses  down  with 
his  foot  on  the  convenient  flat  step  at  the  outer  end  of  the 
foot  lift  under  the  seat. 

Ball  and  Roller  Bearings :  The  Secret  of  Light 
Draft  on  Deering  Mowers:  Ball  and  roller  bearings 
will  be  found  wherever  it  is  possible  to  reduce  friction  or 
lessen  the  draft.  They  are  a  marked  improvement  over 
the  old  "sliding  contact"  bearing.  The  ball  and  roller 
bearing  has  a  rolling  contact  and  is  practically  frictionless. 


Ball  and  roller  bearings  — the  secret  of  the 
light  draft  for  which  Deering  mowers  are 
Justly  famous 


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Deering   f  New  Ideal  Giant  Mower 


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The  Deering  New  Ideal  Giant  mower  has  a  some- 
what heavier  and  wider  frame,  more  powerful  gears, 
and  wider  wheels  than  are  found  on  the  regular 
Deering  mower.  This  type  of  mower  is  built  with  4I/2, 
5,  6  and  7-foot  cutter-bars.  The  Giant  is  generally 
used  where  there  is  a  large  acreage  of 
hay  and  a  heavy  crop  to  cut.  It  will  be 
found  of  exceptional  value  on  such 
farms  not  only  for  the  amount  of  work 
it  will  do  in  a  short  time,  but  also  for  the 
many  valuable  hours  that  are  saved  to 
the  farmer. 


Rear  view  Deering  New  Ideal  Giant  regular  lift  mower 


Front  view  Deering  New  Ideal  Giant 
regular  lift  mower  i}z,  5,  6  and  7-foot  cut 


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one-horse  mower  will  be  found  of  especial 
not  pay  to  use  a  wide  cut  machine, 
as  effective  in  operation  as  the  larger  and 
one  horse  to  draw  it.  The  light  draft  and 
^  ^  use  on  stumpy  ground,  as  it  can  pass  an 
lv»^  larger  machine,  and  there  is  less  danger  of 


The  Deering  New  Ideal  vertical  lift 
advantage  in  small  fields  where  it  does 

The  Deering  one-horse  mower  is  just 
heavier  machine.     It  requires  only 
short  cutter-bar  make  it  ideal  for 
obstruction    more   readily    than    a 
breakage  on  account  of  the  lesser 
strain  while  in  operation.  Like 
all  other  Deering  mowers,  it 
has  a  full  equipment  of  ball 
and  roller  bearings. 

By  the  use  of  special  parts. 


the  one-horse  mower  can  be  fitted   for  two 
The  Deering  New  Ideal  vertical  lift  two- 
for  use  in  rough  and  stumpy  fields  when  con- 
that  can  be  raised  to  a  vertical  position  when 
tical  lift  device  works   easily    without    any 
is  raised,    the   working  parts 
are  thrown  out  of  gear  auto- 
matically.    The  mower  begins 
working  as  soon  as  the 
cutter-bar  is  lowered  to 
its  horizontal  position. 

This  mower  is  identi- 
cal  in   construction   with 

the  regular  lift 

machine  except 

for  the  vertical 

lift  device. 


Deering  New  Ideal  vertical  lift  one-horse 
mower.  3^2  and  4-foot  cut 


horses.  These  special  parts  cost  extra. 
horse  mower  has  been  specially  designed 
ditions  require  a  mower  with  a  cutter-bar 
encountering  an  obstruction.  The  ver- 
strain  on  the  operator.     When  the  bar 


Deering  New  Ideal  vertical  lift 

two-horse  mower,  A}z  and 

5-foot  cut 


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Deering  Knife  Grinder 


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Deering  Knife  Grinder 


Very  handy  for  sharpening  tools 


Gumming  a  cross-cut  saw 


There  should  be  a  Deering  knife  grinder 
on  every  farm  where  mowers,  binders, 
reapers,  feed  cutters,  and  other  machines 
are  used  daily.  It  is  a  distinct  advantage  to 
have  facilities  close  at  hand  for  quickly 
sharpening  mower  knives,  axes,  saws, 
hatchets,  knives,  etc.,  and  for  this  reason 
when  a  Deering  knife  grinder  has  once  been 
used,  the  farmer  will  not  be  without  one. 

Deering  knife  grinders  are  so  con- 
structed that  the  emery  wheel  will  sharpen 
half  of  two  sections  at  once,  which  corres- 
ponds to  one  whole  section.  At  the  same 
time,  the  correct  bevel  is  preserved. 

In  the  illustration  at  the  top  of  the  page 
a  Deering  knife  grinder  is  seen  sharpening 
mower  knives.  The  cut  gives  a  good  idea 
of  the  operation. 

The  degree  of  pressure  may  be  regulated 
by  a  very  simple  adjustment,  which  enables 
the  operator  to  grind  out  the  nicks,  and  also 
control  the  action  of  the  wheel.  The  knife 
is  firmly  held  in  place  by  clamps,  but  when 
desired  it  may  be  easily  moved  to  the  right 
or  to  the  left. 

No  other  grinder  can  be  adjusted  so 
that  the  operator  by  a  rocking  motion  of  the 
hand  can  grind  a  knife  without  clamping  it 
in  place.  This  is  a  decided  advantage  when 
time  is  limited.  The  grinder  is  designed 
for  quick  service. 

The  grinder  may  be  quickly  converted 
from  a  knife  grinder  to  a  tool  grinder  by 
simply  substituting  a  flat  stone  for  a  beveled 
one.  It  can  then  be  used  to  grind  knives, 
harrow  teeth,  plow  points,  or  to  sharpen 
battered  mower  guards.  In  fact,  it  can  be 
used  for  too  many  purposes  to  be  enumer- 
ated here. 

A  special  stone  for  gumming  saws  can 
be  furnished  on  order,  at  a  slight  additional 
cost. 


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Deering  Hay  Tedder 


Deering  hay  tedder— 6  and  8-fork  sizes 


Tedded  Hay  is  Preferred  by  Cattle  £uid  Horses :  It  has  long  been  common  knowl- 
edge that  tedded  or  scientifically  cured  hay  is  in  greater  demand  and  brings  better  prices  in 
the  market  than  the  untedded  hay.  With  a  Deering  tedder  it  is  easy  to  increase  hay  values. 
This  machine  stirs  the  hay  thoroughly,  leaving  it  in  a  loose,  fluil'y  con- 
dition so  that  the  air  can  freely  circulate  through  it,  thereby  curing  it 
uniformly  and  giving  it  a  sweet  odor  and  a  good  color.  When  a  tedder 
is  not  used,  it  requires  a  much  longer  time  for  the  sun  to  cure  the  cut 
grass  lying  in  compact  layers.  The  sun  can  get  at  only  the  top  of  the 
layer  while  the  hay  next  to  the  ground  is  damp  and  becomes  discolored. 
It  is  easy  to  understand  why  cattle  and  horses  prefer  tedded  hay. 

One-Piece  Angle  Steel  Main  Frame :  The  main  frame  is  made 
from  one  single  piece  of  heavy  angle  steel  to  which  a  cross  sill  of  tubular 
steel  and  a  center  cross  bar  of  heavy  angle  steel  have  been  riveted. 
The  thill  frame  is  also  made  of  one  piece  of  angle  steel. 

No  Bolts  or  Nuts:  Rivets  are  used  instead  of  bolts  and  nuts 
which  are  often  a  source  of  trouble.  This  construction  gives  the  tedder 
unusual  stability. 

Oil  Tempered  Spring  Steel  Forks  Protected  from  Breakage  : 

The  steel  forks  on  the  Deering  tedder  are  of  oil-tempered  spring  steel. 
Brea,kage  is  prevented  by  long,  flexible  springs  which  permit  the  fork 
to  give  backward  until  the  obstruction  has  been  passed,  when  the 
fork  returns  automatically  into  the  regular  tedding  position. 

Rapid  Movement  of  Forks :  The  forks  are  so  arranged  by 
the  diff'erent  angles  at  which  the  cranks  are  set  that  each  fork  is 
raised  to  its  highest  point  and  returned  to  the  ground  while  the 
drive  wheels  are  moving  only  twenty  inches.  This  insures  a  rapid 
movement  of  the  forks,  and  results  in  the  hay  receiving  quick  and 
thorough  tedding. 


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The  chain  drive  is  of  a  practical 
design  and  is  located  in  the  cen- 
ter of  the  frame 


DEERING 


Deering  New  Ideal  Rakes 


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An  angle  steel  main  frame 


The  Deering  Self-Dump  Rake  has  a  Durable  Steel  Construction :  The  Deering 
New  Ideal  self-dump  hay  rake  is  practically  an  all-steel  rake.  It  is  built  so  strong  that  it 
will  stand  up  most  successfully  under  the  roughest  usage  and  the  hardest  work  to  which  it 
may  be  put  in  fields  where  heavy  crops  of  grass,  clover,  and  alfalfa  are  grown. 

Wheels  Resist  Torsional  Strains  :  The  hub,  spokes  and  rim  are  of  steel,  and  are  so 
welded  and  riveted  together  that  the  wheel  is  practically  one  piece.  The  bushings  of  the  hub 
are  removable  and  can  be  quickly  replaced  when  worn,  without  loss  of  time.  The  wheels 
have  an  inside  flange,  which  gives  great  strength  to  the  rims,  and  prevents  twisting  on 
hillsides. 

Angle  Steel  Frame :  The  best  angle  steel  is  used  in  the  construction  of  the  frame, 
which  is  practically  one  piece,  the  different  parts  being  riveted  together  instead  of 
bolted.  Consequently  there  is  no  danger  of  bolts  becoming  loose  or  of  nuts  being  lost  in 
the  field.  The  advantages  of  this  construction  are  very  evident,  as  a  rigid  and  strong  frame 
is  the  result. 


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Deering  New  Ideal  hand-dump  rake —Sizes  6^2  to  12  foot 


Angle  Steel  Rake  Head:  The  rake  head  is  made  of  high  carbon  angle  steel,  and  is 
connected  with  the  hound  by  malleable  hangers.  Sagging  on  the  larger  sizes  is  prevented  by 
means  of  a  truss  rod. 

Interchangeable  Dump  Rods:  The  dump  rods  are  the  same  length  and  can  be  reversed 
or  interchanged.  Repairs  are  minimized  and  the  durability  of  the  rake  greatly  increased  for 
this  reason. 

Dumping  Mechanism  Responds  Quickly:  When  pressure  is  applied  by  the  opera- 
tor to  the  convenient  foot  lever,  the  power  is  transferred  directly  from  the  wheels  to  the 
dumping  rods,  which  respond  very  quickly. 

Tough  and  Pliable  Steel  Teeth:  Owing  to  the  design  of  the  steel  rake  tooth  holders, 
few  bolts  are  required  on  the  New  Ideal  rake.  At  the  same  time,  the  teeth  can  be  easily  re- 
moved if  desired.  The  rake  teeth  are  made  of  tough,  pliable  steel,  and  have  been  tempered 
to  successfully  withstand  the  roughest  usage  to  which  they  will  be  subjected  when  working  in 
uneven  ground  or  in  extra  heavy  hay.  Farm- 
ers are  consequently  insured  against  trouble 
and  delay  resulting  from  breakage  of  rake 
teeth. 

The  Deering  New  Ideal  Hand-Dump 
Rake:  The  Deering  New  Ideal  hand-dump 
rake  is  similar  to  the  self -dump  rake  with  the 
exception  of  the  dumping  mechanism  and  the 
cleaners.  On  the  hand-dump  rake  a  steel 
overhanging  cleaner  removes  the  hay  from 
the  teeth  when  the  rake  is  dumped.  The  lev- 
ers and  dumping  arrangements  work  easily 
and  smoothly.  By  means  of  the  foot  lever  and 
the  weight  of  the  driver,  dumping  becomes  a 
very  simple  operation.  

Dumping  Mechanism 


mill 


DEEEING 


Deering  Sweep  Rakes 


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Deering  Sweep  Rake  No.  6 

Sweep  rakes  are,  as  a  rule,  subjected  to  a  great  deal  of  hard  usage  and  severe  strains, 
so  it  is  essential  that  the  right  kind  of  materials  should  be  used  in  a  right  way  to  insure  great 
strength.  A  careful  examination  of  the  Deering  sweep  rakes  will  convince  anyone  that  these 
tools  are  built  to  stand  the  hardest  kind  of  treatment.  Only  the  best  materials  have  been 
used  in  constructing  them  and  they  are  thoroughly  braced  where  necessary. 

Made  in  Many  Styles :  Deering  sweep  rakes  are  made  in  eight  styles.  Nos.  1  and  5 
are  two-wheel,  side  hitch  rakes.  Both  are  carried  over  the  ground  in  a  similar  manner.  Each 
is  provided  with  a  seat.  No.  5  has  a  projecting  runner  at  the  rear  which  prevents  the  rake 
from  tipping  too  far  backward.  Nos.  2  and  6  are  also  side-hitch  rakes.  Both  have  three 
wheels  and  are  provided  with  a  lever  to  control  the  teeth.  Nos.  3  and  7  are  three-wheeled, 
rear-hitch  rakes,  and  are  also  provided  with  a  convenient  lever  for  locking  the  teeth  in 
position.  No.  7  has  a  power  lift  to  raise  the  teeth  and  compression  springs  which  allow  the 
teeth  to  clear  obstructions. 

Nos.  4  and  8  are  four-wheel,  rear-hitch  rakes,  and  are  provided  with  convenient  levers 
for  controlling  the  position  of  the  teeth.  These  rakes  have  a  large  capacity  and  are  designed 
specially  for  use  in  localities  where  heavy  crops  of  clover  and  alfalfa  are  grown. 

The  wheels  are  fitted  with  bushings  which  can  be  removed  when  worn.  The  teeth  on  all 
rakes  are  interchangeable.  They  are  pencil  pointed,  metal-tipped,  and  so  constructed  that 
by  simply  turning  the  point  upside  down  it  is  possible  to  rake  closer  to  the  ground. 


Deerlne  sweep  rake  No.  8 

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DEERING 


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Deering    swinging 
stacker 


Deering  Swinging  Hay  Stacker 

A  Simple  Stacker:   The  great 

simplicity  of  the  Deering-  swinging 

hay    stacker    makes    it    especially 

adapted    to    the    building  of  long 

stacks.    One  or  two  horses  can  be 

used  in  operating  it. 

Load  can   be   Held    in   Any 

Position:    The  load  can  be  raised 

to  any  desired  height  and  held  in 

position  by  a  powerful  brake.     The 

large  diameter  pulleys  pro- 
vide an  extra  large  brake 

surface  and  evenly  dis- 
tributes the  wear  on  the 

rope.     When  the 

control     lever    is 

loosened  the  load 

can    be    swung 

over  stack. 

Lifting  Arms  are  Strengthened:    The  Deering  swinging  hay  stacker  has  a  rectangular 

base.  The  lifting  arms  are  attached  to  the  turning  mast  and 
are  strengthened  by  truss  rods  which  prevent  the  pitcher  head 
from  twisting  out  of  position  when  the  load  is  improperly  and 
unevenly  distributed.  After  the  pitcher  head  has  been  raised, 
it  can  be  locked  and  the  hay  dumped  in  the  middle  or  at  either 
end  of  the  stack. 

Equipment:  A  sledge,  guy  rope,  and  stakes  are  fur- 
nished with  each  stacker.  Transports  and  hay  retainers  are 
furnished  at  a  small  additional  cost. 

Deering  Junior  Stacker 

The  Deering  Junior  overshot   stacker   is    light  in  weight 
and  may  be  compactly  folded  for  transportation.     It  may  be 
roped  for  either  one  or  two  horses.    It  consists  of  only  three 
parts  —  the  ground  frame,  the  elevating  arms  which  carry 
the  platform,  and  the  A-frame.    The  platform  of  the  Deering 
Junior   stacker  cannot  sag  or   careen,  no  matter  how  un- 
evenly  the  load   may  be  placed   upon   it,  because  there  is 
a  direct  connection  from  each   side  of  the  platform  to  the 
A-frame. 

An  adjustable  stop  prevents  the  platform  from 
going  clear  over  in  case  of  accident  to  the  pull- 
back  rope. 

There  are  no  castings  of  any  kind  to  break  and 
all  strains  come  as  nearly  lengthwise  as  possible  on 
the  timbers. 


Deering  Junior  stacker— Platform  elevated 


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DEERING 


Billlll!, 


Deering  Ideal  Corn  Binder 


Right  side  view  of  Deering  Ideal  corn  binder 

The  Deering  Corn  Binder  Saves  Labor  and  Expense :  The  Deering  Ideal  corn 
binder  cuts  the  standing  corn,  binds  and  discharges  it  as  fast  as  the  horses  walk.  Like  the 
grain  binder,  it  makes  a  big  saving  possible,  not  only  in  manual  labor,  but  also  in  the  number 
of  hands  required  and  wages  and  board  for  extra  men.  At  the  same  time,  the  corn  binder 
does  from  five  to  eight  times  as  much  work  per  day  under  average  conditions  as  a  man 
would  do.     Tall  and  short  corn  is  handled  with  equal  ease. 

The  Corn  Binder  Follows  the  Silo:  The  corn  binder  will  be  found  of  special 
advantage  when  the  green  corn  is  to  be  cut  for  immediate  feeding  to  stock,  or  put  through 
the  silo  filler,  as  a  large  area  can  be  cut  quickly  to  conserve  the  plant  juices  when  the  corn  is 
in  just  the  right  condition  to  cut  for  these  purposes.  With  the  silo  more  popular  than  ever 
the  corn  binder  is  todav,  necessarily,  in  bigger  demand  than  ever  before. 


Rear  view  of  Deering  Ideal  com  binder  showing  bundle  carrier 

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DEEEING 


Section  of  cutting  meclianisin 


Cutting    Mechanism: 

The  cutting  mechanism  on  the 
Deering  corn  binder  consists 
of  a  reciprocating  and  two 
stationary  knives.  The  sta- 
tionary knives  are  placed  at  an 
angle  so  that  the  majority  of 
the  stalks  are  cut  before  reach- 
ing the  oscillating  section.  The 
large  reciprocating  section  cuts 
the  stalks  that  are  not  com- 
pletely cut  by  the  stationary 
knives,  and  also  all  tough  weeds,  vines,  or  green  undergrowth  between  the  hills. 

Bundles  are  Bound  Like  Grain  :  When  a  sufficient  number  of  stalks  have  accumulated 
on  the  binder  deck  they  are  bound  into  a  bundle,  the  operation  being  similar  to  that  of  a  sheaf 
of  grain  being  bound  on  the  grain  binder. 

Ball  and  Roller  Bearings:  Friction  and  draft  is  considerably  reduced  by  ball  and 
roller  bearings  distributed  at  points  of  great  wear. 

Tongue  Truck:  The  Deering  one-wheel  tongue  truck  prevents  the  tongue  from  lashing 
the  sides  of  the  horses,  relieves  them  of  neck  weight,  and  aids  the  machine  materially  in 
running  smoothly. 

It  is  furnished  complete  with  stub  pole,  forward 
'pole  and  doubletrees,  and  sold  on  special  order  as  an 
extra  with  the  Deering  corn  binder. 

Bundle  Elevator:  The  purpose  of  the  bundle 
elevator,  which  can  be  furnished  on  special  order 
wnth  the  Deering  corn  binder,  is 
to  elevate  the  corn  bundles  direct 
ifvom  the  binding  attachment  to  a 
proper  height  so  that  they  can  be  dropped  in  a  horizontal  position  into 
a  wagon  running  parallel  with  the  corn  binder,  and  directly  under  the 
upper  end  of  the  elevator.  It  is  ideal  to  use  when  the  corn  is  cut  for  the 
silo,  or  when  cutting  green  corn  for  immediate  stock  feeding  purposes. 
Saves  Handling :  The  elevator  saves  extra  handling.  Every 
farmer  quickly  realizes  the  value  of  this  point.  The  extra  labor  of  pitching  the  bundles 
into  the  wagon  is  eliminated.  This  is  hard  work,  especially  on  hot  or  sultry  days. 
Adds  Very  Little  to  Draft:  The  elevator  requires  very  little  power  to 
operate,  in  fact,  it  requires  practically  no  more  power  than  a  bundle  carrier  hold- 
ing three  or  four  bundles.  About  the  only  additional  power  required  is 
in  carrying  the  bundles  up  the  incline  of  the  elevator.  The  elevator  is 
lightly  built,  nicely  balanced,  and  affects  the  draft  very  little. 

(Write  for  illus- 
trated catalogue  on 
Deering  corn  ma- 
chines). 


Corn    binder 
tongue  truck 


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Rear  view  of  com   binder   with 

elevator  attached.     Note  bracing 

and  fender  rod  over  the  main  wheel.    The 

elevator  is  light  in   weight   and   adds  very 

little  to  the  draft 


Deering  No.  3  Corn  Picker 

What  Would  it  Save  You  to  Have  a  Machine  of  This  Kind  ?    Think  it  Over : 

The  Deering  No.  3  corn  picker  is  a  very  popular  machine  in  the  corn  belt.  It  saves  untold 
labor  to  the  farmer  while  at  the  same  time  enabling  him  to  ma^ke  a  quick  harvest  and  get  in 
touch  with  the  market  long  before  those  who  pick  their  corn  by  hand.  The  corn  picker  works 
as  fast  as  the  horses  walk,  averaging  4  to  7  acres  per  day  under  fair  conditions  and  even  more. 
The  hard  and  disagreeable  work  is  done  by  the  machine.  All  the  driver  has  to  do  is  to  guide 
the  horses  and  adjust  the  machine  to  different  conditions  of  corn.  Compare  this  with  the  old 
methods  and  vou  will  quicklv  decide  that  everything  is  in  favor  of  the  machine. 

This  Machine  Does  Cleaner  Work  Than  the  Hand  Picker :  The  Deering  No.  3 
corn  picker  will  handle  corn  in  any  volume,  whether  the  stalks  are  long  or  short.  It  will  snap 
the  ears  from  the  stalk,  remove  the  silk  and  husks,  and  deliver  the  ears  to  the  wagon  in  much 
better  condition  than  is  ordinarily  done  by  hand.  This  machine  not  only  snaps  the  ears  from 
the  stalks,  but  husks  them  clean. 

Roller  Bearings  Make  Light  Draft:  The  Deering  No.  3  corn  picker  has  37  roller 
bearings  of  different  sizes,  which  accounts  for  its  comparatively  light  draft.  They  are  found 
at  the  following  points  on  the  machine  —  main  wheel  has  four;  main  shaft,  two;  main  bracket 
shaft,  two;  snapping  roll  drive  shaft,  two;  fly-wheel  shaft,  two;  upper  end  snapping  roll,  two; 
wagon  ear-elevator  drive,  two;  upper  and  lower  ends  husking  rolls,  sixteen;  wagon  ear- 
elevator,  two;  husking  roll  drive  shaft,  one;  fan  and  husk  conveyor  drive  shaft,  one;  and  first 
elevator  idler  roller,  one. 

All  bearing  boxes  are  self-ahgning  to  prevent  binding  or  cramping. 


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Forecarriage  Eliminates  Neck- 
weight  :  The  machine  is  provided 
with  a  forecarriage  which  prevents 
whipping  of  the  tongue,  causes  the 
machine  to  ride  smoothly  over  rough 
ground,  and  holds  the  divider  boards 
steady.  The  forecarriage  also  elimi- 
nates neck  weight  on  the  horses. 

(Write  for  illustrated  catalogue  on 
Deering  corn  machines.) 


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DEERING 


Deering  6-Roll  Husker  and  Shredder 

Many  Uses  for  Corn  Fodder :  The  demand  for  buskers  and  shredders  is  growing 
with  every  year.  The  farmer  has  found  the  true  value  of  corn  fodder,  and  he  is  now  putting 
it  into  the  silo,  feeding  it  green  to  his  stock,  baling  it  for  the  market,  blowing  it  into  the  mow 
for  winter  feeding,  and  using  it  as  an  absorbent  bedding  for  his  cattle. 

An  Ideal  Machine  for  the  Custom  Shredderman :  The  Deering  6-roll  husker  and 
shredder  is  a  self- feed  machine,  designed  and  built  for  the  extensive  corn  grower  and  custom 
shredderman.  Its  great  capacity  and  excellent  showing,  even  under  the  worst  conditions  of 
corn,  have  proved  beyond  a  doubt  that  this  machine  is  an  ideal  machine  to  use  in  large 
shredding  operations. 

Efficient  Snapping  Rolls :  Thoroughly  efficient  snapping  rolls  are  absolutely  necessary 
as  the  capacity  of  the  husker  and  shredder  is  regulated  by  these  rolls.  The  Deering  snapping 
rolls  are  easily  adjustable  for  all  conditions  of  corn. 

Husking  Rolls  are  Ideal  for  This  Purpose  :  The  husking  rolls  on  the  Deering  6-roll 
husker  and  shredder  are  exceptionally  well  designed  and  equipped  to  do  their  work  properly. 
The  construction  of  the  husking  rolls  should  always  be  taken  into  consideration  before  buying 
a  shredder.     They  are  vitally  important. 

A  Practically  Constructed  Shredder  Head:  Particular  attention  is  called  to  the 
shredder  head.  The  Deering  shredder  head  is  made  up  of  steel  blades  placed  so  that  no  two 
blades  follow  each  other. 

Pulley,  Power,  Speed,  and  Capacity:  The  drive  pulley  furnished  regularly  with  the 
Deering  6-roll  has  a  diameter  of  71 1  inches  and  a  face  8  inches  wide.  The  speed,  to  secure 
the  best  results  should  be  1,200  revolutions  of  the  shredder  head  per  minute.  Fifteen  to 
twenty  horse  power  are  required  for  operation.  The  average 
capacity  is  600  bushels  per  day. 

( Write  for  illustrated  catalogue  on  Deering  corn  machines. ) 


Left  side  of  Deering  6-roII 
husker  and  shredder.  Ready 
for  operation 


Right  side  of  Deering  6-roH 
husker  and  shredder  showing 
position  of  feeder 


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Deering  2  and  4-Roll  Huskers  and  Shredders  ( 

Built  Mainly  for  Individual  Use :  The  2  and  4-roll  shredders  are  built 
chiefly  for  individual  use.  The  4-roll,  however,  is  large  enough  to  be  used 
together  by  such  groups  of  farmers  as  wish  to  co-operate  with  each  other  in 
shredding  their  corn  without  the  necessity  of  buying  individual  machines  or 
having  to  rely  on  the  custom  shredderman. 

Points  of  Difference  Between  2  and  4-Roll  Shredders :  Deering  2 
and  4-roll  huskers  and  shredders  are  hand-feed  machines  and  the  same  in 
general  construction,  except  that  the  4-roll  has  larger  dimensions— a  wider 
and  heavier  frame,  a  heavier  fly-wheel,  and  three  bearings  on  the  shredder 
shaft  where  the  2-roll  only  has  two. 

The  Safety  Lever  is  Within  Easy  Reach:  The  safety  lever  is  located 
near  the  feeder,  and  immediately  in  front  of  the  feed  opening.  By  means 
of  this  lever  the  operator  can  quickly  stop  the  rolls  should  any  hard  substance 
slip  into  the  shredder  with  the  corn  as  it  is  fed.  It  responds  to  the  touch 
immediately.  Breakage  and  wrenching  of  parts  is  prevented  almost  abso-  ^ 
lutely  by  this  means.  Should  the  operator  slip  and  fall  against  the  device, 
the  rolls  will  stop  automatically. 

Shredder  Head  does  not  Powder  the  Leaves :  The  shredder  head 
works  satisfactorily  in  all  conditions  of  corn,  and  does  not  powder  the  leaves. 
No  two  of  the  shredder  plates  are  set  in  line.  There  are  no  knives  to  keep 
sharp,  and  there  is  no  winding. 

Capacity,  Pulleys,  and  Power  Location :     The  2-roll  requires  6  to   ^ 
8-horse  power  for  operation.    The  capacity  is  150  to  2.50  bushels  per  day.    The   ^ 
regularly  furnished  pulley  has  a  diameter  of  7^4  inches  with  a  face  8  inches 
wide,  and  a  speed  of  1150  to  1200  revolutions  per  minute. 

The  4-roll  requires  10  to  12-horse  power  for  operation,  and  has  a  capacity 

of  300  to  500  bushels  per  day.     Pulleys  and 

speed  are  the  same  as  on  the  2-roll  machine. 

(Write  for  illustrated  catalogue  on  Deering 

„    M  .  tK  Ml.        corn  machines. ) 

Snapping  rolls-  Note  the  '  "■ 

V-shapedridgesononeroll 
which  fit  into  the  corre- 
sponding grooves  on  the 
opposite  roll.  There  are  3 
ridges  and  3  grooves.  A 
positive  grip  is  thus  se- 
cured as  the  rolls  work 
toward  each  other. 

Deering  2-rolI 
husker  and 
shredder,  show- 
ing feed  table, 
feeder's  p  1  a  t- 
form,  ear  eleva- 
tor, shelled  corn 
elevator  or 
sacker,  and 
blower  pipe  con- 
nection. 


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